My name is Erik Stratton and I currently live in Mililani, Hawaii (island of Oahu).  I've been in the Air Force for just over 22 years now, and have been looking at options for my post-military career.  I've been an a...

Hi everyone, I am relatively new to Bigger Pockets and am a new investor.  I have already learned a lot of information from reading forums and I see that they can be very helpful.  Like I said, I am young and a new in...

This is speculative. But would you do a deal where 80% LTV @10.5% for 15 years.
The property is in a high growth international market - 15% annually. No cashflow since this would be under-construction.

How should i e...

I realize this number will depend on your personal financial and life situation, but what percentage of your overall investment portfolio should be allocated to investment real estate? What is considered a conservativ...

We have a double the we just finished renovations on and were planning on providing central ac for the tenants. My hvac guy thought the cost would be around 3,500 for both sides. But now the cost is closer to 6k. We t...

Hi everyone, I am looking to connect with people who own a car wash. I am looking into buying one and want to try to learn as much as i can about them. i have some numbers available from the seller and would love help...

I am in the process of buying a flipped home. They made over 250,000
on the flip. There was a sign on the wall in the kitchen saying that a
Jenn-air fridge would be coming the next week when we made the deal. We
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Well, its a New Year! And for all of us who aspire for a better one, I thought we might be able to inspire one another with our methods and aspirations. Afterall, Napolean Hill's Classic Think and Grow Rich ask that w...

So I have been working with a current investor client of ours recently to help him select a property to purchase from our company. I have sold him 2 homes over the last 3yrs or so and for the most part everything has ...

Hi,Big fan of BiggerPockets - not very many posts but active forum reader.I was hoping some of the seasoned members can help provide some input in starting a Hard Money Loan business solely for 2nd Liens on homes. I k...